Residents and businesses in Columbia are being alerted to a scam that has surfaced in the area. Unscrupulous individuals are impersonating officials from the city’s Development Services Department, sending out deceptive letters and emails that feature official city logos. These communications are requesting payments via wire transfer, a method that the city has explicitly stated it will never use for such transactions.
City officials have made it clear that any legitimate correspondence will always come from an email address ending in @ColumbiaTN.gov. If you happen to receive any invoices or messages that seem suspicious, it is crucial to reach out to the Development Services Department at 931-560-1530 to confirm their authenticity. The city encourages vigilance among its residents and businesses to prevent falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.